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GV52 FAJ

2003 Fiat Seicento

Red Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

90,877 mi
Last recorded90,877 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Fiat Seicento41,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV52 FAJ
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 90,877 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 88,415 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 86,777 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2023 86,777 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 85,929 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2022 85,929 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 84,041 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 82,772 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 82,340 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 79,201 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 75,866 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 75,866 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 23 May 2016 69,681 miles

oil leak.

Fail 19 May 2016 69,638 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

oil leak.

Pass 23 Apr 2015 64,613 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

all 4 tyres showing sings of age

Pass 23 May 2014 61,427 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 60,989 miles

O/S/F BRAKE BINDING

Rear wiper blade has deteriorated

N/S/R tyre starting to perish and crack in side wall inner.

Pass 16 May 2012 59,299 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

cam/timing belt cover loose

Fail 14 May 2012 59,278 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

cam/timing belt cover loose

Pass 12 May 2011 57,559 miles

Oil leak

all front and rear steering, braking and suspension components are corroding but at the time of test was not excessive enough to fail

nearside and offside front wiper blades are split but at the time of test cleared screen all ok

Pass 12 May 2010 55,673 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak

Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f wiper poor condition

Pass 18 May 2009 53,906 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

under bonnet belt cover insecure

Pass 9 May 2008 51,964 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak

both side front wipers

Pass 11 May 2007 49,167 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

sump oil leake

Fail 10 Feb 2006 45,784 miles

Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both rear tyres perishing

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

imbalance on front brakes

nearside rear tyre has cut in tread

oil leak

power steering belt perishing

Pass 10 Feb 2006 45,784 miles

Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both rear tyres perishing

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

imbalance on front brakes

nearside rear tyre has cut in tread

oil leak

power steering belt perishing

How Reliable is the Fiat Seicento?

Based on 527,923 MOT tests across 43,589 vehicles.

67.0%
Pass Rate
3,837
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
43,589
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 40,977
Brake pipe excessively corroded 38,236
parking brake recording little or no effort 27,599
brake binding 26,292
Headlamp aim too low 24,513
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GV52 FAJ is a 2003 Fiat Seicento in Red with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2003 Fiat Seicento models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 41,903 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Seicento fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 40,977 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GV52 FAJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Seicento typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 23 years old, this Fiat Seicento is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GV52 FAJ registered?

GV52 FAJ is a 2003 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 24 January 2003.

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